Cuban Medical Team holds 16th Scientific Forum

The
Cuban Medical Team in The Gambia, on Saturday held their Sixteen Scientific
Forum to further research and share experiences among themselves.

The
forum was held at the former Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital (RVTH) on
Independence Drive in Banjul.

The
Cuban ambassador to The Gambia, Lazaro Herrera M. explained that the forum was
for studies, analysis, experiences and efforts shared by a group of
enthusiastic Cuban and Gambian professionals who, without abandoning their
fundamental duties in the different regions where they provide services, have
dedicated part of their time to research inspired by the purpose of offering
the best of their medical experience to the Gambian population.

“There
is no more noble or honourable work than that which you are doing. I am pleased
to recall at this moment that with the celebration of these events, different
generations of Cuban health collaboration who have served in The Gambia in
different period of time, have been materialising for sixteen years; the
initiative of eternal Commander in Chief, Fidel Castro, the main inspirer of
scientific research in Cuba,” he stated.

He
express with delight to know that this
year; a group of Gambia health professionals have joined their Cuban colleagues
to carry out several research projects which is appreciated. He added that
hopefully that is the beginning of a joint effort and that in years to come,
they can achieve a greater number and a stronger integration between health
workers of both countries for the common goal of defending in the best possible
way the most human of all the rights, the right to life and to enjoy a healthy
life.

Ambassador
Herrera assured them that at the end of the occasion, some of them will be well
deserved and acknowledged for the papers presented.

Head
of Department of Basic Science, UTG, Dr. Rebecca Lahera Cabrates, said that
their work in the country is hard but they rejoice so many successes.

“Today is a day of scientific festivity where
we will see our daily work turn into science. Let this gathering be a greater
commitment with our work in the teaching research and medical services,” she
prayed.